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How the memory of a single Iraq War battle led to ‘Warfare’
The director talks about the new film that recreates a SEAL team’s single firefight in Ramadi in 2006. Filmed in near-real-time style, “Warfare” is being lauded by veterans of the war as the closest vision of reality yet filmed.
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The Marine in one of the most famous recruiting commercials is now in Congress
Rep. Rich McCormick was a young lieutenant when he was cast in the Marine recruiting ad “Chess.”
The Russians captured a US Bradley, and now they really want their own
After examining a U.S.-made Bradley in Ukraine, Russian officials found it has a better main gun and better protection for its crew than Russian armored personnel carriers.
75th Ranger Regiment wins 2025 Best Ranger Competition
1st Lt. Kevin Moore and 1st Lt. Griffin Hokanson held onto the lead throughout the three days of challenges, and won the final event.
Navy submariner honored with highest non-combat award for saving people from a burning building
Gabriel Journey was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for putting himself at risk to rescue people in danger
Oldest Pearl Harbor survivor dies at 106
Vaughn Drake Jr. was a 23-year-old Army engineer working in Oahu when Japanese forces attacked the American base.
Navy fires commanding officer, command master chief of expeditionary security squadron
Navy Cmdr. Brett Robblee and Command Master Chief Felix Phillips were both fired on Friday.
How prolonged engagements at sea put the Navy in an unexpected position
Outta missiles, switching to guns.
Gen. Caine told wingman on 9/11: ‘Don’t shoot anybody. I’ll make the decision.’
“His attitude was fearless. He knew what needed to be done and he jumped right in it. He immediately seized the gravity of the situation.”
Pentagon faces deadline on recommending whether to invoke the Insurrection Act
President Donald Trump has directed the Defense and Homeland Security secretaries to recommend to him by April 20 whether to invoke the Insurrection Act to bolster security on the southern border.
Space Force commander fired in Greenland for email critical of JD Vance
Space Force Col. Susannah Meyers was fired as the commander of Pituffik Space Base, Greenland after she wrote a memo that appeared to disagree with Trump administration’s rhetoric on absorbing the country.
Leg day: Army cuts down on number of paid parachutists
The Army is reclassifying 20,000 paid parachutist positions to prioritize limited airborne resources for soldiers who would be the first to jump into combat.
What does the trade war mean for troops’ military retirement savings?
“Daily, weekly, monthly, market volatility is normal,” a financial counselor said. “Focus on the long-term growth, the long-term plan.”
Why veterans are the real target audience for ‘Helldivers 2’
The concept of being dropped into a risky or unexpected situation with vague orders and little support isn’t just a game mechanic — it’s a Tuesday in uniform.
Navy secretary says Trump told him to ‘fix the damn rust’ on warships
The new Navy secretary said Trump has told him he wants “shipbuilding, shipbuilding, shipbuilding. Get those ships out of maintenance yards. Fix the damn rust.”
These vets say the PACT Act left them behind
“I am asking that Congress please allow us to get the benefits that every other veteran has earned,” said Dave Crete, who was exposed to toxins at a stateside base and now suffers severe health impacts because of it.
Marine Corps to field new counter-drone systems to deploying units
Starting this summer, deploying Marine units will be equipped with lightweight prototype systems that are meant to defend against small drones.
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